Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Social Work - Targeted First Nations Position

Grow your career and connect with mob at the university where you belong

The role

• Full Time, Continuing (Fractional appointments considered)
• Level B - $117,825 to $139,689 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Level C - $144,054 to $165,918 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Teaching Focused or Teaching and Research opportunity
• Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga

An opportunity exists for an experienced Lecturer (Level B) or Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Social Work to join the School of Social Work and Arts within the Faculty of Arts and Education.

In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs preparing students for professional practice in social work and human services. Teaching may span a range of practice areas including mental health, ageing, child and family practice, and Australian Indigenous welfare.

Depending on appointment level (and work function), you will contribute through excellence in teaching, curriculum and subject leadership, research and scholarship, supervision of higher degree research students, and meaningful engagement with industry, community and professional partners.

The Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Social Work will be allocated a teaching‑focused or teaching and research workload, aligned to expertise and career stage. Relocation packages are on offer for this appointment.

About you

You are a committed social work academic with a passion for student‑centred teaching, professional practice, and scholarship, and you are motivated to make a positive impact within a regional university community.

You will bring:

• A doctoral qualification or equivalent (Masters plus professional experience working in the human services field) AND AASW eligibility or extensive professional experience in human services (Level B) at senior levels (Level C)
• Extensive experience working in human services (Level B) at senior levels (Level C)
• Experience delivering high‑quality, student‑centred teaching in social work or human services
• A developing (Level B) or established (Level C) record of research, scholarship or professional practice, as relevant to the work function
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students and colleagues
• Commitment to inclusive, culturally respectful and safe practice
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum, subject/course coordination or mentoring (Level C)

About us

At Charles Sturt University, we deeply value the knowledges, cultures and leadership that First Nations peoples bring. We're committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace where mob feel respected, supported and connected.

We're growing our First Nations workforce, with opportunities across teaching, research, student support and other professional roles. Bring your skills, experience and perspectives to meaningful work that supports our students, communities and future generations.​

When you join Charles Sturt, you'll be part of a connected First Nations staff community, with opportunities for professional development, cultural leave and connection through First Nations Staff Connect. We're committed to supporting First Nations careers and creating a workplace where mob feel valued, connected and supported to succeed.​

Learn more about the School of Social Work and Arts here.

Visit our website to learn about First Nations careers at Charles Sturt.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

This position has been targeted for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australians under Charles Sturt University’s Indigenous Employment Strategy.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position descriptions or by contacting:

Position Description - Lecturer in Social Work

Position Description - Senior Lecturer in Social Work

Professor Andrew Hurley | Head of School, School of Social Work and Arts | ahurley@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 19 November 2026